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Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LDK/A20NHT)

Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LDK/A20NHT)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

2. Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

3. Remove the headlamp - right side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .

4. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .

5. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose from the A/C evaporator hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (A20NHT/LDK) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .


1

AC Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Heat and Brake Pipe Shield Fastener (Qty: 2)


Procedures

1. Remove the A/C TXV heat and brake pipe shield.

2. Release the brake pipes.


2

A/C Evaporator Hose Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

3

A/C Evaporator Hose Stud Bolt

Tighten

15 Nm (11 lb in)

4

A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly


Procedures

1. Remove the A/C evaporator hose from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).

2. Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .


5

A/C Evaporator Hose Fastener

Procedures

Remove the A/C evaporator hose from the A/C condenser and cap hose.

Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

6

Sealing Washer

Procedures

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .

7

Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly


Procedures

1. Release the A/C evaporator hose from the attaching clips.

2. When the installation is postponed, close the off lines and connections.